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Edited Police Video of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DUI Arrest Released After Court Deal

A court‑approved agreement cleared a redacted body‑camera recording for release under public‑records requests.

Overview

  • Sag Harbor Police distributed an edited body‑camera video to news outlets after media sought the footage through Freedom of Information requests.
  • Justin Timberlake had sued to block publication, calling the recording highly private, before both sides reached a deal approved by interim Judge Joseph Farneti.
  • The video shows roadside sobriety tests in which Timberlake struggles to follow instructions, apologizes, says his heart is racing, and notes he is on a world tour.
  • Footage also documents his refusal to take a breath test and the subsequent arrest following an initial stop for allegedly running a stop sign and drifting from his lane.
  • The criminal case was resolved in September 2024 with a guilty plea to a misdemeanor, a fine, 25 hours of community service, and a required public‑safety announcement, with no new charges tied to the video release.